B08_Att_07_140P8426Q0080_Q-A_0002.pdf

SOLICITATION NO. 140P8426Q0080

CLEANING AND/OR MOLD REMEDIATION AND

INTERIOR RESTORATION - RESIDENTIAL UNITS

CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK

KLAMATH COUNTY, OREGON

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RECEIVED TO DATE:

Question 1: Attachment 05 found lead-based paint on the drywall being demolished in Units 24 and 28. Does the contractor need to be an EPA-certified renovation firm under 40 CFR 745, and is lead-safe work priced inside the seven lump-sum items?

NPS Response: Refer to Specification Section 8.4, which requires the Contractor to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including the EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, 40 CFR Part 745. The Contractor is solely responsible for determining whether RRP Rule certification and lead-safe work practices apply to work performed on Buildings 24 and 28, and for ensuring all personnel performing such work hold appropriate certifications. This determination, and any resulting cost or schedule impact, is the Contractor's responsibility.

For informational purposes only, the Government notes that Buildings 24 and 28 were constructed before 1978. This information is provided solely as a courtesy and does not constitute a Government determination of RRP Rule applicability, nor does it relieve the Contractor of its independent obligation to verify applicability and comply with all requirements of 40 CFR Part 745.

The Contractor shall price all lead-safe work practices required under its own applicability determination within the applicable CLINs for Units 24 and 28 (see quote sheet, solicitation page 7).

Question 2: Attachment 05 also confirmed asbestos in the Unit 24 sheet vinyl and the Unit 34B floor tile. Does the scope disturb those materials, and if so is abatement in scope and an accredited abatement contractor required?

NPS Response: The scope will not disturb the Unit 24 sheet vinyl and the Unit 34B floor tile.

Solicitation No. 140P8426Q0080, Attachment No. 07

Question 3: Do Oregon CCB registration, OHA lead renovation licensing and DEQ asbestos licensing apply at Crater Lake, or are federal certifications enough?

NPS Response: Crater Lake National Park operates under exclusive jurisdiction; Oregon CCB registration is not required for contract award evaluation purposes. Refer to Specifications Section 8.4 which states that the Contractor shall comply with all applicable requirements, including but not limited to:

• OSHA Lead in Construction standard, 29 CFR 1926.62

• OSHA Asbestos standard, 29 CFR 1926.1101

• EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, 40 CFR Part 745, where applicable

• Any state and local requirements governing lead and asbestos abatement, handling, and disposal

Question 4: Wage Decision OR20260007 has no painter, drywall finisher or plasterer classification. Which classifications should we use, and will conformance be processed after award?

NPS Response: Thank you for raising this. The Contracting O icer has requested an advisory opinion from the Department of Labor (DOL), but it is not yet available. Quoters are advised that General Decision OR20260007 does not appear to include rates for the Painter, Drywall Finisher, or Plasterer classifications. While quoters remain free to use higher rates if reflective of actual anticipated labor costs, for quoting purposes only, quoters must base pricing on labor rates no lower than the following minimums:

• Painter: $40.25 (Rate) / $16.67 (Fringe)

• Drywall Finisher/Taper: $45.52 (Rate) / $22.03 (Fringe)

• Plasterer: $46.13 (Rate) / $20.31 (Fringe)

Promptly after award, the selected Contractor must work with the Contracting O icer to submit Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) requesting DOL wage rate conformance for the missing classifications. Final conformed rates approved by DOL will govern payroll compliance. If the final DOL-conformed rates di er materially from these assumed minimums, an equitable adjustment may be sought by either party.

Question 5: The SF 1442 says 30 days from notice to proceed; Attachment 01 and Amendment 0001 say 1 March to 31 May 2027. Which governs, and when is notice to proceed expected?

NPS Response: The 30-day performance period shall occur between March 1 and May 31, 2027, with the exact timing dependent on site access following winter conditions. Work is expected to begin once winter shutdown ends and units are vacant, and must be completed before new occupants arrive. NPS will reasonably account for snow and access conditions when scheduling; however, the Contractor shall complete the work as soon as practicable once sites become accessible, to ensure units are ready for incoming occupants. All work shall be performed in one continuous e ort from start to completion.

As part of the post-award submittal process, the Contractor shall submit a detailed construction schedule for NPS COR review and approval prior to commencing work. The 30-day performance period will begin upon the Contracting O icer's issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP), which is expected to follow the pre-construction conference and approval of the Contractor's proposed schedule.

Question 6: With a 1 March start and no extension for seasonal shutdown, what should we assume for site access, staging and generator placement?

NPS Response: See above regarding site access (weather-dependent). The March 1 date is not a hard start date; it is weather-dependent based on site access, with the goal of beginning work as soon as practicable once the sites become accessible. Staging and generator placement (see Specification Section 11.2) will be finalized during the post-award submittal process and discussed at the preconstruction conference prior to issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Lingering snowpack reasonably anticipated from winter conditions may a ect staging areas and generator placement; this will be accounted for during the post-award submittal process and preconstruction conference. No other unusual site constraints have been identified.

Question 7: Block 12a calls for performance and payment bonds; clause 52.228-13 allows a payment bond or letter of credit. Is a performance bond also required?

NPS Response: Block 12a on the SF 1442 form calls for the contractor to furnish “any required” performance and payment bonds within 10 calendar days of contract award.

Clause 52.228-13 is prescribed when the estimated or actual value exceeds $35,000 but does not exceed $150,000. Since this acquisition is not estimated to exceed $150,000, the requirement for a performance bond was not included. Assuming the award is under

$150,000, a payment bond (or irrevocable letter of credit) shall be required by the successful contractor within 10 days of award.

Question 8: The furniture count totals 208 but includes items footnoted to Stone House 19, which is not one of the seven units. Is 208 the count for the seven units in scope?

NPS Response: The scope involves seven units (24, 28, 31, 32, 34A, 34B, and 34C). The scope does not involve unit 19. The furniture count is revised to remove furniture counts from unit 19, which are not relevant to this scope. The furniture count totals are therefore revised downwards to 188. A revised detailed count is provided below:

Stone Housing Furniture Count Totals (revised September 16, 2026)

Item Count Single Beds 15 Bunk Beds 0 Dressers 15 End Tables 14 Dining Tables 7 Dining Chairs 28 Lounging Chairs 7 Couches 7 Coffee Tables 7 Etageres / Bookshelves 12 Buffet Cabinets 9

Rugs – Large Rectangle 1 Rugs – Medium Rectangle 10 Rugs – Medium Square 4

Fans 7 Lamps – Short 22 Lamps – Tall 4

Desks 7 Rolling Chairs 9 Ottoman 1 Benches (dinner table) 2 Total 188

Question 9: Can we pigtail the generator to the house and power up the house rather than using spider boxes and long extension cords to each house?

NPS Response: No. As these are historic houses and we have no electrician on sta to safely evaluate this request, we cannot approve this method.

Question 10: Your comment regarding budget has [me] concerned…. Is this project a Cap budget limit or estimated dollar value?

NPS Response: This is a firm-fixed-price contract. The a ordability statement listed in the RFQ reflects our anticipated cost for this e ort, but as a competitive procurement, award must still be made at a reasonable price — determined largely by the presence of adequate competition. That said, any hidden or unforeseen conditions will be handled post-award under the procedures of the clause 52.236-2, Di ering Site Conditions.

Question 11: Is there an engineer’s estimate for this project?

NPS Response: See answer to Question 10 above.

Question 12: Can we get copies of the site walk sign-in sheets?

NPS Response: No prospective quoters attended the site visit scheduled for September 9, 2026. However, a sign-in sheet from a previously conducted site visit on July 8, 2026 — held under the former solicitation (140P8426Q0046), which was ultimately cancelled and replaced by this solicitation — is included with this Amendment for reference (see next page).